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Newbury Guest House

3 stars
261 Newbury St, Boston, MA 2116
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.1
out of 5
14 reviews
Great Trip in Boston

Anyways it's a really nice family-like hotel to stay. See full review

  • Debbie ZZZ
  • Mar 23, 2012
Spring Field Trip

The location is pretty nice and the room is neat. The prudential shopping center is just across the... See full review

  • Debbie ZZZ
  • Mar 19, 2012
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE BACK BAY OF BOSTON ON FASHIONABLE NEWBURY STREET. THE NEWBURY GUEST HOUSE OFFERS A VERY UNIQUE LODGING EXPERIENCE. TAKE A PAGE OUT OF HISTORY AND STEP BACK IN TIME AS YOU WALK IN A NEIGHBORHOOD THAT HAS NOT CHANGED MUCH SINCE THE 1800S. NEWBURY STREET BUSTLES WITH OUTDOOR CAFES ART GALLERIES DESIGNER BOUTIQUES QUAINT COFFEE SHOPPES AND AN EXCELLENT ARRAY OF PUBS AND RESTAURANTS THAT ARE SURE TO SATISFY EVERY TASTE. THE GUEST HOUSE IS ALSO CENTRALLY LOCATED TO BOSTONS MAJOR UNIVERSITIES COLLEGES HOSPITALS AND BUSINESSES WHICH MAKE OUR LOCATION THE PLACE TO STAY WHETHER FOR BUSINESS OR PLEASURE. THE NEWBURY GUEST HOUSE IS HOUSED IN THREE FORMER SINGLE-FAMILY VICTORIAN RESIDENCES BUILT IN THE QUEEN ANNE AND RUSTIC STYLES. RENOVATED IN THE EARLY 1990S THESE THREE HOMES WERE COMBINED TO CREATE A 32-ROOM HOTEL IN THE HEART OF BOSTON. NOW INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED BY A LOCAL BOSTONIAN THIS HISTORIC INN STILL CONTAINS MANY ORIGINAL DETAILS SUCH AS CEILING MEDALLIONS PARQUET AND HARDWOOD FLOORS AND DECORATIVE FIREPLACES.

Newbury Guest House Rooms

Deluxe
Deluxe Room - The Deluxe Room is the choice for many of our returning guests. Natural light streams through the oversized window. Deluxe Rooms have a queen size bed 37 flat screen television in room safe and hairdryer.
Standard
Description not provided
Standard
Bay Window Room - The Bay Window Room is our most spacious room type hilighted by its bay windows and king size bed. All Bay Window Rooms contain a King size bed 37 flat screen television mini refrigerator and safe for your valuables.
Standard
Bay Window Double - The Bay Window Double Room is the largest room highlighted by bay windows and two full size beds. Room includes mini refrigerator 37 flat screen television and in room safe.
Standard
Standard Room - The Standard Room is one of the best bargains in Boston ideal for the single traveler. This room features a queen size bed 37 inch flat screen tv mini refrigerator and in room safe. The bathrooms have a shower but no tub.

Amenities

  • High-speed internet
  • Smoke-free policy
General
Air conditioned
Smoke-free policy
Elevators
24 hour security
Dining
Restaurant
Coffee maker in room
Meal plan - continental
Family plan
Services
24 hour front desk
Maid service
Concierge desk
Security
Wake-up service
Safe deposit box
Internet
High-speed internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Accessible parking
Room
Television with cable
Telephone
AM/FM alarm clock
Desk with lamp
Hairdryer in room
Shower
Electronic door locks
Iron
Ironing board
Smoke detectors
Sprinklers in rooms

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Hotel Map

42.3494 -71.0832
Nearby airports
General Edward Lawrence Logan Intl Airport, (BOS), 3.00, MI, SE; Laurence G. Hanscom Field, (BED), 1.00, MI, N; Manchester Airport, (MHT), 53.00, MI, NW; New Bedford Municipal Airport, (EWB), 1.00, MI, N
Area description
City Center

Nearby points of interest

  • Skywalk Observatory: 0.2 mi
  • Boston Public Library: 0.3 mi
  • Berklee College of Music: 0.3 mi
  • Trinity Church: 0.4 mi
  • Symphony Hall: 0.5 mi
  • Copley Square: 0.7 mi
  • Fenway Park: 0.7 mi
  • Museum of Fine Arts: 0.9 mi
  • Louisburg Square: 0.9 mi
  • Boston Common: 0.9 mi
  • Boston Chinatown: 1.1 mi
  • Beacon Hill: 1.1 mi
  • African Meeting House: 1.2 mi
  • Site of the Boston Massacre: 1.5 mi
  • Faneuil Hall: 1.5 mi
  • Skywalk Observatory: 0.2 mi
  • Boston Public Library: 0.3 mi
  • Berklee College of Music: 0.3 mi
  • Trinity Church: 0.4 mi
  • Symphony Hall: 0.5 mi
  • Copley Square: 0.7 mi
  • Fenway Park: 0.7 mi
  • Museum of Fine Arts: 0.9 mi
  • Louisburg Square: 0.9 mi
  • Boston Common: 0.9 mi
  • Boston Chinatown: 1.1 mi
  • Beacon Hill: 1.1 mi
  • African Meeting House: 1.2 mi
  • Site of the Boston Massacre: 1.5 mi
  • Faneuil Hall: 1.5 mi
  • Boston National Historical Park: 1.6 mi
  • New England Holocaust Memorial: 1.6 mi
  • TD Banknorth Garden: 1.6 mi
  • Boston Children's Museum: 1.7 mi
  • The Paul Revere House: 1.8 mi
  • Old North Church: 1.9 mi
  • Convention and Exhibition Center: 1.9 mi
  • Bunker Hill Monument: 2.2 mi
  • USS Constitution Museum: 2.2 mi
  • Charlestown Navy Yard: 2.4 mi
  • Cruiseport Boston: 2.5 mi
  • John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum: 3.4 mi
  • Castle Island: 3.8 mi
  • Arnold Arboretum: 4.1 mi

Dining

NEWBURY GUEST HOUSE
CASUAL BREAKFAST. QUAINT BREAKFAST ROOM LOCATED ON THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE GUEST HOUSE SERVES FULL COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

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Guest Reviews (14)

Ratings and reviews for Newbury Guest House

Overall score

4.1 / 5
14 out of 14
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
4.4
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
4.2
Location:
4.7
Value:
4.2

93% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

3
dezideroo
FL
Nov 9, 2012

Great Location!

If you are looking to stay in Boston, newberry st is an ideal location. It has many unique bars and restaurants within walking distance. The one downside was that it was very expensive for the one night stay, we payed $180 plus $20 for parking. The Back Bay Area is notably expensive, but the location is great. I would look at the Park Plaza hotel first if I were you. Beautiful hotel and better value for your money.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of Newbury Guest House

Reviewer score

4
Debbie ZZZ
Ithaca, NY
Mar 23, 2012

Great Trip in Boston

Anyways it's a really nice family-like hotel to stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Newbury Guest House

Reviewer score

4
Debbie ZZZ
Ithaca, NY
Mar 19, 2012

Spring Field Trip

The location is pretty nice and the room is neat. The prudential shopping center is just across the street so no worries about the location. The staff at the front desk is pretty nice and we had a really good time talking about the st.Patrick Day parade.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Newbury Guest House

Reviewer score

4
Wandering Judith
Business
North Carolina/ Jerusalem
Mar 9, 2012

Great Boston Location

I enjoyed this hotel very much. Located on Newbury St and surrounded by very fine restaurants and shops this well kept, quiet, comfortable guest house serves as a great base for enjoying Boston. Breakfasts were substantial, parking is available and less expensive than public lots. My room faced the street but was very quiet.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Two outstanding restaurants: A fine French restaurant, Voile, is next door, and Tapeo, an upbeat Tapas restaurant across the street.

Review of Newbury Guest House

Reviewer score

5
SF82324
Business
San Francisco
Aug 25, 2011

Gem!

The Newbury Guest house was awesome. Great deal in an expensive city. Clean, big flat screens and awesome location. I will be back!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Newbury Guest House

Reviewer score

4
Back in the Back Bay
New York City
Jul 26, 2011

You can't beat the location or price.

The last time I stayed in Boston I was starving my way through college, starting out as an 18 year old attending Berklee College of Music and ending up graduating from Harvard. On a whim, and suffering from severe cabin fever in New York City, I suddenly said to my wife a few days before, "Let's go to Boston"--only I said it in Japanese because she's from Tokyo. In the United States, my wife has only really seen New York City so far, which isn't the least bit representative of the United States, so I wanted her to see a bit of the real America. I chose the Newbury Guest House primarily because of its location, right in my old neighborhood, on my favorite street. Of course the price helped as well. If I wanted to stay in that area otherwise, I would be looking at one of the luxury hotels around Copley Square--which the Newbury Guest House is nearby as well. Although the Newbury is thin on features, it is clean and friendly. The building says bed and breakfast, but our room reminded more of a Holiday Inn. It was not decorated at all. But in my opinion you can't beat the location. If you're visiting Boston for the first time, Newbury Street is the best home base. Good shopping, wonderful restaurants, and a relaxed atmosphere. Off of Newbury Street in one direction you can head to Cambridge to check out MIT and Harvard campuses; in another direction you can walk, eat, shop your way all the way down to Boston Commons; and if you're there to see a baseball game this hotel is not horribly far away from Fenway Park if your up for a hike and know how to get there. Bottom Line from someone who lived in Boston a long time, you can't beat the location, and for the location you can't beat the price.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Interesting shops, wonderful restaurants of every type, conveniently located near Hynes Convention Center, the Prudential Center, and Copley Square.

Review of Newbury Guest House

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Louisville, KY
Apr 16, 2011

A cozy place to stay

The Newbury Guest House is very convieniently located in Boston, within walking distance to lots of sights. The area is complete with many shopping and restaurant choices. I would stay here again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

We took the Duck Tour to see Boston, next trip I will take the Trolley Tour because it permits one to exit the Trolley at various stops along the way.

Review of Newbury Guest House

Reviewer score

5
Ciao2t.
Buffalo, NY & Deerfield Beach, Fl
Dec 9, 2009

A Gem in Boston

Newbury Guest House was a great traveling experience for me. The coziness, historic integrity and cordial touches (hot coffee, tea, etc.) were truly appreciated. The staff was wonderful and welcoming, as well as helpful. A feeling of serenity amidst the pulse of the hippest part of Boston. Did I mention, the price is a real deal. I plan on many, happy returns.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Take a look at their great website. All FAQ,photos, amenities, etc., are thoroughly explained. A real jewel and rare find.

Review of Newbury Guest House

Reviewer score

5
Brooke Braxton
Pasadena,Ca
Jul 20, 2009

Great location

love Boston,1st time i stayed in a guesthouse.Great loction,great staff,very clean room.Will be there again next month,and that's where I'll be

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of Newbury Guest House

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Santa Barbara, CA
Jun 4, 2009

Newbury Guest House

The outside is very inviting. Dragging suitcase up steps was a pain, and there was no offer of help from staff inside hotel to assist. The room was clean, small and reasonable for location. Floors creak, but room was clean. Breakfast was disappointing and environment unacceptable...chairs were stacked (piled in a bunch) in room where food was served. The qualify of food was what you would get at a budget hotel. The staff were preoccupied reading their computer screens and acted offended when asked a simple question, like how to get to the subway. Would never stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
1
Value:
4
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